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Word: Phenol
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century: from French phénole, based on phène ‘benzene’
ˈfiːnɒl
a mildly acidic toxic white crystalline solid obtained from coal tar and used in chemical manufacture, and in dilute form (under the name carbolic) as a disinfectant.
Short Definition:mildly acidic toxic white crystalline solid obtained from coal tar and used in chemical manufacture, and in dilute form (under name carbolic) as disinfectant
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